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Creamy Grape Salad

This Creamy Grape Salad is a refreshing summer treat! With juicy grapes and a luscious cream cheese base, it's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups seedless firm red grapes (washed and dried)
  • 2 cups seedless firm green grapes (washed and dried)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted, optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese using a hand mixer or whisk until it is smooth and creamy.
  2. Once the cream cheese is smooth, gradually add in the granulated sugar and continue to mix until well combined.
  3. Pour in the pure vanilla extract and the sour cream. Mix until everything is fully combined and creamy.
  4. Gently fold in the washed and dried red and green grapes into the creamy mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the light brown sugar over the salad and fold it in carefully.
  6. If you’re using pecans, lightly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Allow them to cool, then add them to the grape salad.
  7. Transfer the Creamy Grape Salad to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

  • Make the salad a day in advance to let the flavors deepen.
  • If using toasted pecans, toast them just before serving to maintain crunch.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.